Discovering the Underground

Yesterday, my older brother and I went to downtown Houston in hopes of finding the underground. We did get a few good tips on how to get to the tunnels, but unfortunately, the hours of the underground are limited. (cue sad face).

We may or may not have walked into some buildings we weren't supposed to. But hey, awesome views!

Luckily, we were still able to go about Houston by taking some awesome pictures and just walking downtown.

Overall, it was a very productive day!

Marissa Lynn

Childhood Dreams

"What did you want to be as a child, and how does that compare to how you define yourself now?"

Doctor. What kid didn't want to be a doctor when they grew up? You know... other than the ones that wanted to be firefighters, and police officers, and well... never mind.

The kind of doctor I wanted to be was an eye doctor. Specifically because I saw eye doctors so much that I thought they were the coolest thing. As a child, I believe the "hero" you associate with growing up to be like is also connected to what the world stimulates kids into thinking who exactly are the heroes.

Credit to gifmaker/etc.

But let's be honest. Not every kid grows up to be what he or she expected they'd be by the time they are an adult. For myself, my dream job is social media management for upcoming actors/artists/writers/etc. I want to be able to teach young adults how to manager their social media in a way that won't be harmful to their careers. Handle their press conference and appearances, and maybe even be their personal manager for their career.

credit to gifmaker/etc.

Dreams change. Don't let that stop you from pursing every one of them.

Love Always,

Marissa Lynn

Selfishness

"In what way are you selfish?"

I'm pretty much a friend hoarder.. is that a thing? No. Wait. That wasn't the word I was looking for. I am selfish when it comes to my friends, and I don't think there is a word for that. You want to spend time with my best friend? Nope. You think its cute to call MY best friend your best friend? HAHA you're funny.

I know they are not a possession that can be claimed, but they are still considered MINE in my mind.

Credit to writers/PLL/Gifmakers/etc

I cherish the time I have spent getting to know my friends personally and emotionally. I don't like having to share that connection with anyone else. When I am unable to see my friends due to work or school and distance, it makes me that much more selfish when I see them doing well without me.

Almost like I'm left out. But, oh well. Life moves on, and being selfish isn't so bad.

Credit to Gif makers/artist/etc. 

Love Always,

Marissa Lynn

One Odd Item

"Describe one odd item that you have in your purse or wallet right now."

Psi Bands... Psi Bands... Psi Bands!

Now, I'm not sure any of you know what these blessings are. Ever since I was a little kid I have suffered from motion sickness. I could barely be in a car for 30 minutes without feeling like I had just been on a boat during a hurricane. Psi bands are pressure point focused to help relieve nausea in a safer, drug-free way.

Photo credit: PsiBands.com

Photo credit: PsiBands.com & thegroment.com (?)

Strong

"In what ways are you strong?"

I had to think about this for a good hour before I was able to come up with something. Regardless of why that is a little disheartening, I came up with one word: passion. I personally feel that most of my strength comes from simple passion. I'm passionate towards my goals to being successful in life, successful in love, and successful in career. I'm passionate about my family. I'm passionate for my friends. Hell, I'm even passionate about the long shower and sleep at the end of a day.

Now, how does passion make one strong? I feel that my passion pushes me through all the shit life throws at me. If I didn't have a passion for anything, I don't believe I would be able to function. I don't believe anyone could function without a passion for something.

So, in the end, always have a passion for at least one thing, and nothing can stop you!

Love Always,
Marissa Lynn

A Weekend for TRUE College Kids

This past summer, I went on a lot of adventuring. One of the places I went to was New Orleans, Louisiana for my best friend's twenty-first birthday. To say we had a blast is an understatement! The only two downsides to this trip:

1. Walking a million blocks in heels, while it's raining (it was really like 10-15). 
2. The weekend was way too short! 

But we looked cute doing it! (it was raining, so I couldn't take my camera out.)

We were able to take French Quarter Tour while we were there also! However, we really just fooled around and made complete fools of ourselves. Who wouldn't? 

What an AMAZING trip this was, I hope to go back one day! 

xx

Risabee

Memories sometimes need to be captured

Today's insight onto my life is all about photography! The fun thing about this, is that I actually have tons of pictures to share and have my own website as well! On that website I have pictures of portraits, families, and bridals; as well as a blog to go along with it.

I first started taking interest in photography at a young age. My father always had a camera snapping away and documenting me and my four brothers (at the time only 2 were born). When my third brother Gabriel was born, I started to take my dad's camera and start photographing him. I was fascinated by all the images i could capture: from laughing, crying, and playing. Almost anything was possible with this.

One Christmas, my dad bought me my first DSLR (after many little digital ones) and I went crazy with photos! I loved it! So today, I am happy to say, I will continue documenting my life with photos. Whether it be from my iPhone or from my Nikon, pictures will be taken.

Hello!!

First, thank you so much for looking into my blog. 

Some fun things you might like to know: I am a twenty-one year old college student. I'm studying to be a artist manager, which is a fancy title for the person who handles schedules for famous people. I played the violin in high school, along with guitar and piano.I have a fourteen year old Siamese cat named Zeta. I can eat Italian food for the rest of my life if I had to. I love winter, summer heat is practically unbearable to me. I'm obsessed with Peter Pan. I have a nickname of "bee" because of my favorite color choices. I can't really think of much more, but maybe one of these days I'll think of something else! (: 

This blog will pretty much be about my work in photography, the concerts I attend throughout the year, and any and all of my ambitions for life. Any photos that are posted to this blog will be from my own camera, as well as from my photography website.

I am constantly growing in my work, as well as with myself to be better at what I do and who I am.